Test Code LAB17604 ANCA VASCULITIS PROFILE IFA WITH MPO AND PR3
Specimen Information
Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 48 hours |
SST | Serum | Frozen | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 1 month |
Serum should be separated from the clot within 4 hours of collection. Store samples at room temperature no longer than 8 hours. If the assay will not be completed within 8 hours, refrigerate the sample at 2-8C. If the assay will not be completed within 48 hours, or for shipment of the sample, freeze at -20C or lower.
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric serum should be rejected.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Friday/ 2 - 5 days / Not available STAT
Method
Immunofluorescence
Instrumentation
Werfen QUANTA-Lyser and NOVA View
Reference Range
Negative
Section
Immunology
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
CPT Code(s)
Description | CPT Code |
Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody | 86036 |
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Titer (if appropriate) | 86037 |
Myeloperoxidase Ab, IgG | 83516 |
Proteinase 3 Ab, IgG | 83516 |